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The Duke Endowment praised for support of mental well-being
Furman's Michelle Horhota is quoted in an article about The Duke Endowment's legacy of supporting mental health.
Continue ReadingMuseum exhibit shares The Duke Endowment’s 100-year history, James B. Duke’s vision
The traveling exhibit will be featured in the Upcountry History Museum Feb. 10-March 3, before moving to Anderson County.
Continue ReadingPhilanthropy publications report $25 million grants from The Duke Endowment
Two philanthropy publications report on the $25 million grants from The Duke Endowment to three colleges in the Carolinas, including Furman.
Continue ReadingNews sources cover Duke Endowment grants to Furman, Davidson, Johnson C. Smith
News outlets report on The Duke Endowment's latest grants toward fulfilling its mission to help people and strengthen communities in the Carolinas by nurturing children, promoting health, educating minds and enriching spirits.
Continue ReadingThe Duke Endowment Celebrates a Century of Philanthropy, including another $25 million to Furman
The Duke Endowment has launched a yearlong celebration of a century of philanthropic giving throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. The Endowment has donated $77.5 million to Furman for The Furman Advantage.
Continue ReadingMinor Mickel Shaw receives national award for higher education support
Civic leader and philanthropist Minor Mickel Shaw is this year’s recipient of the Council of Independent Colleges' Charles W. L. Foreman Award in recognition of her stalwart support of South Carolina’s private colleges and universities....
Continue ReadingPreparing students for lives of purpose
During a Zoom interview conducted by The Duke Endowment, Furman University President Elizabeth Davis described The Furman Advantage, how she intends to expand it with the latest $25 million grant from the Endowment, and what...
Continue ReadingFurman receives second $25 million grant from The Duke Endowment
Furman University has received a $25 million grant from The Duke Endowment to expand and advance The Furman Advantage, the university’s transformational approach to offering every student a pathway toward a meaningful and valuable college...
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